“Jadeja will not be available for the fourth and final test against Australia to be held in Brisbane from January 15-19 at the Gabba,” he said.
Jadeja picked up four wickets in the first innings in Australia and got 28 not out. He did not bowl in the second innings and there was no need to bat the second time around as the third Test ended in a draw. He was, however, seen sitting in an Indian dressing room with batting pads on Monday, a sign that he would have batted if needed.
“The collector will now consult with a hand expert in Sydney before returning to India. He will then go to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further injury management,” the spokesman said. BCCI.
The four-Test series is locked at 1-1 after three games.
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